pardon

Example Sentences

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Cuba announced on Thursday that it would soon pardon and release 2,010 prisoners as a “humanitarian gesture,” though it is unclear if any were protesters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

When he received a presidential pardon, she became one of his most trusted advisers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The system, created during her father Alberto Fujimori's term in office, was widely criticized for unfair trials that later forced the state to pardon hundreds of prisoners.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The House of Lords now has a historic opportunity to end the threat of prosecution once and for all, pardon women who have been previously convicted, and drop ongoing investigations.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“Begging your pardon, ma’am, it wasn’t a billiard saloon, but a gymnasium, and I was taking a lesson in fencing.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott